Indian Astronomy Today

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the current state of Indian astronomy, including its achievements, facilities, and contributions to the field.
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Which Indian space agency is responsible for the country's space exploration and research programs?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  3. European Space Agency (ESA)

  4. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the primary space agency of India, responsible for the country's space exploration and research programs.

Which Indian satellite was launched in 2013 to study the Sun and its impact on Earth's climate?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. GSAT-19


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Aditya-L1 satellite, launched in 2023, is designed to study the Sun and its impact on Earth's climate.

Which Indian telescope is located at the Devasthal Observatory in Uttarakhand and is used for optical and infrared astronomy?

  1. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  2. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  3. Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)

  4. Devasthal Optical Telescope (DOT)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Devasthal Optical Telescope (DOT) is located at the Devasthal Observatory in Uttarakhand and is used for optical and infrared astronomy.

Which Indian radio telescope array is located near Pune, Maharashtra, and is used for studying cosmic radio waves?

  1. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  2. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  3. Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)

  4. Devasthal Optical Telescope (DOT)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is located near Pune, Maharashtra, and is used for studying cosmic radio waves.

Which Indian space mission was launched in 2013 to study Mars and search for signs of past or present life?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. GSAT-19


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mangalyaan mission, launched in 2013, was India's first interplanetary mission, aimed at studying Mars and searching for signs of past or present life.

Which Indian satellite was launched in 2008 to study the Moon and its mineral composition?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Aditya-L1

  4. GSAT-19


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chandrayaan-1 satellite, launched in 2008, was India's first lunar mission, aimed at studying the Moon and its mineral composition.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his contributions to the field of gamma-ray astronomy and is the director of the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)?

  1. Govind Swarup

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Dipankar Banerjee


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dipankar Banerjee is an Indian astronomer known for his contributions to the field of gamma-ray astronomy and is the director of the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA).

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on black holes and gravitational waves and is a professor at the Raman Research Institute?

  1. Govind Swarup

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Sanjeev Dhurandhar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sanjeev Dhurandhar is an Indian astronomer known for his work on black holes and gravitational waves and is a professor at the Raman Research Institute.

Which Indian astronomer is known for her work on the evolution of galaxies and is a professor at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics?

  1. Govind Swarup

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Nirmala Santhi Nair


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nirmala Santhi Nair is an Indian astronomer known for her work on the evolution of galaxies and is a professor at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the formation of stars and planets and is a professor at the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics?

  1. Govind Swarup

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Arvind Parthasarathy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Arvind Parthasarathy is an Indian astronomer known for his work on the formation of stars and planets and is a professor at the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the cosmic microwave background and is a professor at the Indian Institute of Science?

  1. Govind Swarup

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Tarun Souradeep


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tarun Souradeep is an Indian astronomer known for his work on the cosmic microwave background and is a professor at the Indian Institute of Science.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the search for extraterrestrial life and is a professor at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research?

  1. Govind Swarup

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jayant Vishnu Narlikar is an Indian astronomer known for his work on the search for extraterrestrial life and is a professor at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on the evolution of the early universe and is a professor at the University of Cambridge?

  1. Govind Swarup

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Subir Sarkar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subir Sarkar is an Indian astronomer known for his work on the evolution of the early universe and is a professor at the University of Cambridge.

Which Indian astronomer is known for his work on dark matter and is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley?

  1. Govind Swarup

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Rishikesh Narayanan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rishikesh Narayanan is an Indian astronomer known for his work on dark matter and is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley.

Which Indian astronomer is known for her work on black holes and is a professor at the University of Texas at Austin?

  1. Govind Swarup

  2. Jayant Narlikar

  3. Harish-Chandra

  4. Priyamvada Natarajan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Priyamvada Natarajan is an Indian astronomer known for her work on black holes and is a professor at the University of Texas at Austin.

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